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Groups Sue EPA Over Florida Water Quality, Manatee Deaths
Three conservation groups have filed a second federal lawsuit involving poor water quality in Florida that is blamed for “catastrophic mortality” [...]
“He’s Just Looking For Money” Moving Company Disputes Former Employee’s Lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla. – On May 6, Eric Aldinger, a former employee of a 30-year-old moving company, 3 Guys Moving, filed suit in the Hillsborough County c [...]
Florida Education Fight Could Take Months To Play Out
A legal battle over a new state law that restricts teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms could continue wel [...]
State Seeks To Shield Florida Gov. DeSantis From Redistricting Case
Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee objected Monday to the possibility of Gov. Ron DeSantis being added as a defendant in a federal lawsu [...]
State Fires Back In Florida Redistricting Lawsuit
Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee fired back Monday at an attempt to block a new congressional redistricting plan, saying plaintiffs in [...]
Battle Over Florida Insurance Law Settled
As the Florida Supreme Court continued to weigh the issues, the state and a group of insurance companies have settled a long-running battle about [...]
Social Media Death Threats To Child Result In Search Warrant
TAMPA, FL. – In April, a Hillsborough County judge granted a search warrant to collect digital forensic evidence in a case involving social media [...]
Walgreens To Pay $683 Million In Florida Opioids Lawsuit
Nearly a month into a jury trial over the opioid epidemic, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday announced the state had reached a $6 [...]
Florida Court Rules Against Businesses On COVID-19 Coverage
A federal appeals court Thursday rejected arguments by Florida restaurants and a furniture retailer that insurance policies should have covered l [...]
Judge Denies Biden Admin’s Request To Toss Florida Illegal Immigration Lawsuit
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Biden administration to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida over the release of undocumented [...]